1 fatality

2017-08-16: Let L-410 (FAH-322) — Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña — Comayagua-Palmerola AFB, Honduras

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On August 16, 2017, a Let L-410 (registration FAH-322) operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña was involved in an aviation accident near Comayagua-Palmerola AFB, Honduras in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a building during a training mission at Comayagua-Palmerola Air Base, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a local training mission conducted at Comayagua-Palmerola Air Base, a twin-engine aircraft struck a building, leading to the destruction of the airframe. The incident occurred while the crew was performing routine flight operations. The impact resulted in one fatality among the crew members, while the remaining two crew members sustained injuries.

Findings

At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. The investigation has not yet determined the exact sequence of events that led the aircraft to collide with the structure.